I see the negotiations going something like a Pawn Stars episode. One side will ask for $1mil while the other side will offer $1. They'll meet somewhere around $850 because of how soft the market is right now and how much it will cost to frame it.

"The NHL’s first offer in its negotiations with the NHLPA was seen by many as a shot across the union’s bow. And with the league reportedly asking for a considerably larger split in hockey-related revenue from the players, the elimination of signing bonuses, as well as a salary rollback, predictions of a work stoppage are growing in number.

In fact, one source with knowledge of the players’ side of the negotiation is predicting not just a work stoppage, but an entire lost season."

"The NHL’s first offer in its negotiations with the NHLPA was seen by many as a shot across the union’s bow. And with the league reportedly asking for a considerably larger split in hockey-related revenue from the players, the elimination of signing bonuses, as well as a salary rollback, predictions of a work stoppage are growing in number.

In fact, one source with knowledge of the players’ side of the negotiation is predicting not just a work stoppage, but an entire lost season."

no name wrote:Bleacher report is concidered sports entertainment... not factual sports reporting.

I hear you about bleacher report but I wouldn't bet against some type of work stoppage...The players feel like they bent over last CBA. They want their "fair share" (I despise that saying)...

They have 57% of revenue. That's more than a fair share

They also have 100% of the investment risk and long term costs and paid 100% of the franchise fee to become a team. Not to mention the other hockey costs like scouting, farm team, medical staff, training facilities, team travel,equipment,ice time and etc.

"The NHL’s first offer in its negotiations with the NHLPA was seen by many as a shot across the union’s bow. And with the league reportedly asking for a considerably larger split in hockey-related revenue from the players, the elimination of signing bonuses, as well as a salary rollback, predictions of a work stoppage are growing in number.

In fact, one source with knowledge of the players’ side of the negotiation is predicting not just a work stoppage, but an entire lost season."

no name wrote:Bleacher report is concidered sports entertainment... not factual sports reporting.

I hear you about bleacher report but I wouldn't bet against some type of work stoppage...The players feel like they bent over last CBA. They want their "fair share" (I despise that saying)...

They have 57% of revenue. That's more than a fair share

They also have 100% of the investment risk and long term costs and paid 100% of the franchise fee to become a team. Not to mention the other hockey costs like scouting, farm team, medical staff, training facilities, team travel,equipment,ice time and etc.

that 57% sure sounds like a good deal and more than fair.

The players have 57%. The owners want some of that back. We agree you just read it wrong.

"The NHL’s first offer in its negotiations with the NHLPA was seen by many as a shot across the union’s bow. And with the league reportedly asking for a considerably larger split in hockey-related revenue from the players, the elimination of signing bonuses, as well as a salary rollback, predictions of a work stoppage are growing in number.

In fact, one source with knowledge of the players’ side of the negotiation is predicting not just a work stoppage, but an entire lost season."

"The NHL’s first offer in its negotiations with the NHLPA was seen by many as a shot across the union’s bow. And with the league reportedly asking for a considerably larger split in hockey-related revenue from the players, the elimination of signing bonuses, as well as a salary rollback, predictions of a work stoppage are growing in number.

In fact, one source with knowledge of the players’ side of the negotiation is predicting not just a work stoppage, but an entire lost season."